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The Cannabis Industry Podcast: Episode 1

The Cannabis Industry Podcast, created by the Cannabis Industry Council, speaks with experts within the UK cannabis industry to chart

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Industry champions win awards

Two well-deserving industry champions were recognised at the inaugural Cannabis Industry Awards Dinner last week. The results, which were decided

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Eight in 10 patients prefer prescriptions to illicit cannabis

Almost eight in 10 patients (79%) say they prefer prescription cannabis medicines to illicit cannabis (21%), according to new research

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NHS failing to prescribe cannabis medicines to patients

The NHS is failing to prescribe cannabis flower medication to any patients, including those with conditions such as epilepsy, chronic

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Medical cannabis could save NHS £4 billion each year

Allowing medical cannabis to be prescribed on the NHS for chronic pain could save the state healthcare provider almost £4

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CIC releases cannabis clinic good practice guide

A good practice guide for prescription cannabis clinics has been published by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). The guidance includes

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CBPM prescriptions rise annually by 83%

The “number of items for private prescribing of unlicensed cannabis-based medicines” increased from 6,137 in September 2021 to 22,431 in

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Three additions to CIC leadership team

The Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) is pleased to announce three new additions to our Executive Committee, as follows: Standards Working

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CIC writes to ACMD on industrial hemp

The CIC has written to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) calling on them to back raising

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Landlords risk breaching Equality Act over prescription cannabis

Landlords, property managers, and housing associations are currently at risk of breaching the Equality Act over their approach to prescription

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